Academic Advising in the iCHS Program and at CofC
What is an academic advisor? • “Academic advising is a collaborative relationship between a student and an academic advisor. The intent of this collaboration is to assist the student in the development of meaningful educational goals that are consistent with personal interests, values and abilities .” (Dearborn, 2002) • “Advisors teach students how to make the most of their college experience” (Miller, 2012)
Academic Advising & Planning Center at CofC
Expectations of Students Expectations of Advisors • If you make an appointment, • Confidentiality - FERPA SHOW UP! – Make sure to cancel if you cannot make your appointment • “Advising as teaching” • Be prepared! – Advising homework • Referrals – Questions – Goals, course ideas, major/minor options, academic concerns
iCharleston Academic Advising Model • Fall 2019 : – September - Email Your Advisor Assignment & First Virtual Contact Meeting – November - On-site Visit – December - Second contact meeting **Students can schedule additional virtual sessions if desired • Spring 2020 : – January - New Student Orientation on CofC campus – Two mandatory advising meetings in AAPC with assigned Academic Advisor • Fall 2020 : – Two mandatory advising meetings in AAPC with assigned Academic Advisor
Transferring Credits from iCHS Site Locations • Registrar has vetted ALL course options offered to you • As long as you earn a C or better in your classes abroad, the credit HOURS transfer back to CofC • Average of 14-17 credit hours per semester until graduation (4-6 courses) – You will be registered for 15 hours while studying abroad
Differences Between Academics Abroad & CofC Abroad CofC ● Fewer assignments and more ● Schoolwork is more consistent work is completed in the throughout the semester and classroom work is completed outside of class ● More experiential learning trips ● More opportunities for outside the classroom extracurricular involvement through clubs, organizations and intramurals ● More reminders from faculty ● More responsibility on you to about assignments and due keep track of assignments and dates due dates
Tips for Success • Develop good academic habits while abroad • Read your syllabi and revisit it regularly • Begin developing good time management practices • Go to all of your classes • Consult with your professors before or after class, via email or in their office if you have questions • Utilize the resources at your site to support your academic or personal pursuits (ie. tutoring center/writing lab/counseling center, etc.)
Educational Requirements at CofC
Gen Eds at CofC ● First-Year Writing (4 credit hrs) ● Foreign Language (up to 202 intermediate level) ● History (6 credit hrs, 2 courses) ● Natural Science (8 credit hrs, 2 courses from same subject with an accompanying lab) ● Social Science (6 credit hrs, 2 courses) ● Math (6 credit hrs OR 4 credit hrs of Calculus, 1-2 courses depending on math placement) ● Humanities (12 credit hrs, 4 courses) ● First-Year Experience (3 - 8 credit hrs, 1 or more courses)
Dublin Courses ● Irish Life & Cultures (required) → ANTH 109 (Elective) ● College Writing (required) → ENGL 110 (Writing requirement) ● War & Peace in the 20th Century → HIST 241 (Humanities requirement) ● Intro to Sociology → SOCY 101 (Social science requirement) ● Introduction to Literature: Poetry & Fiction → ENGL 190 (Humanities requirement) ● Psychological Foundations → PSYC 103 (Social science requirement) ● Ireland’s Media → COMM 1EE (Comm elective) ● Event Planning & Operations → HTMT 1EE (Htmt elective) ● Math & Stats for Business → MATH 104 (Math requirement) ● Art & Architecture of Ireland → ARTH 290 (Humanities requirement) ● Intro to Theatre & Drama → THTR 176 (Humanities requirement)
London Courses ● British Life & Cultures (required) → ANTH 109 (Elective) ● College Writing (required) → ENGL 110 (Writing requirement) ● Photojournalism → COMM 1EE (Comm elective) ● Islam & the West → HIST 250 (Humanities requirement) ● Music in 20th Century Britain → MUSC 222 (Humanities requirement) ● Modern & Contemporary Fine Art → ARTH 285 (Humanities requirement) ● Contemporary British Theatre → THTR 176 (Humanities requirement) ● British History → HIST 241 (Humanities requirement) ● Environmental Science → ENVT 1EE (Enviro elective) ● Media in Britain → COMM 2EE (Comm elective) ● British Music Industry → ARTM 210 (Arts Management requirement) ● Political Economy of the EU → POLI 102 (Social Science requirement) ● Sport in British Society → SOCY 109 (Social Science requirement)
Rome Courses ● Intro to Italian Languages & Culture (required) → ITAL 1EE (Italian elective) ● Living Rome (required) → ITST 390 or URST 397 (Italian or Urban Studies elective) ● Art of Rome → ARTH 190 (Humanities requirement) ● Introduction to Anthropology → ANTH 101 (Social Science requirement) ● Roman Archaeology On-Site → CLAS 226 (Humanities requirement) ● Italian Sketchbook: Images of Rome → ARTS 119 (Studio Arts requirement) ● Intro to Ancient Greece & Rome → CLAS 1MM (Classics major/minor requirement) ● Media History → COMM 214 (Social Science requirement) ● Intro to International Relations → POLI 103 (Social Science requirement) ● US & Europe Since 1945 → POLI 119 (Political Science elective) ● Elementary Italian 1 → ITAL 101 (Language requirement) ● Intro to Sociology → SOCY 101 (Social Science requirement) ● Photography in ROme: The Eternal City → ARTS 2EE (Studio Art elective) ● Religion in a Pluralistic World → RELS 1MM (Religious Studies major requirement)
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